Emergency housing units may be approved as conditional uses in A, R-E, R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts, for the purpose of providing temporary accommodations for persons in need of daily assistance due to health reasons. The following regulations shall apply to emergency housing units:
(A) Hardship. Before approving a conditional use for an emergency housing unit, the Planning Commission shall determine that the applicant has a special need to provide temporary, nearby living quarters for a relative who needs daily assistance due to health reasons. The applicant shall provide proof of such hardship, evidenced by a letter from a physician or other appropriate professional. The commission shall also determine that allowing an emergency housing unit would alleviate a social, economic or physical hardship for the resident of the principal dwelling or the resident of the emergency unit. Consideration of the effect on adjoining property shall also be factored into the commission's decision. A permit granted for such purposes shall expire no later than one year from the date of approval. The commission may approve a one-time extension of up to one year of this period if the applicant applies for such extension within the original one year time period.
(B) Unit type. Only manufactured housing units may be approved for emergency placement.
(C) Removal. Upon expiration of a conditional use permit for an emergency housing unit, the unit shall be promptly vacated, and within 90 days of permit expiration, be removed from the premises.
(Ord. 2017-05-635, passed 5-2-17)